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Topic Review (Newest First)

10-12-2013 05:58 PM

suss6052

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romans5.8

I'm gonna miss the remote starter I have on my current car (that's for sale, awaiting the delivery of my Focus!) It's aftermarket, had it for years. Used it in hot or cold weather. In fact that's almost exclusively the only way I'd start my car. Even on a nice day I'd start it while walking up to it. Gives it a couple seconds extra to idle and get the oil flowing.

I'm a little concerned about potential warranty issues with aftermarket remote start, though. And the Ford remote start won't work with the manual transmission!

The Ford remote start won't work on a manual because they don't want the liability of someone remote starting the car and it potentially rolling away/ hitting something or some one, especially if it was left in gear with the hand brake off, it could potentially lurch forward or backwards before potentially stalling.

They make aftermarket starters for manuals, but you have to have the neutral safety switch and hand brake sensor wired up, as well as going through a complex procedure on shut down to make sure it's safe to remote start or they won't work, that is unless you go down the path of bypassing the safety features and creating further headaches down the line.

10-12-2013 05:30 PM

TehMark

Well I have mine installed but am having the same problem with it not turning off when i hold it again. Must be an option to configure.

10-12-2013 10:06 AM

Romans5.8

I'm gonna miss the remote starter I have on my current car (that's for sale, awaiting the delivery of my Focus!) It's aftermarket, had it for years. Used it in hot or cold weather. In fact that's almost exclusively the only way I'd start my car. Even on a nice day I'd start it while walking up to it. Gives it a couple seconds extra to idle and get the oil flowing.

I'm a little concerned about potential warranty issues with aftermarket remote start, though. And the Ford remote start won't work with the manual transmission!

10-12-2013 12:24 AM

TehMark

fine I'll use a pair of wire strippers :P

10-11-2013 09:04 PM

SaToX

No I didn't use a lighter, just years of practice with a pair of wire strippers and and utility knife.

10-11-2013 08:21 PM

TehMark

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaToX

Glad to help. If you have any questions during your install let me know.

Did you just use a lighter to strip those wires inline? I'm trying to find the best way to do it. I'm a noob so using a craft knife on my practice wires has led to me cutting a few strands. The lighter seems to save everything.

10-04-2013 03:54 PM

SaToX

Glad to help. If you have any questions during your install let me know.

10-04-2013 01:32 PM

TehMark

Hey just wanted to say thanks. I just ordered the box and cable from amazon and will be giving this a go once it arrives. Those videos (especially the wiring one) are going to be a lifesaver. Until I'd found this thread I was under the assumption that I would need another key fob to control the remote start. I really appreciate you taking the time to show us fools how to do this SaToX.

06-28-2013 08:22 PM

SaToX

Quote:

Originally Posted by XZero

I installed the module and all programming done, it works well with factory fob, starts the car by pressing and holding the lock button for 3 seconds, but it doesn't kill the engine by pressing the lck button again for 3 seconds, any idea why it doesn't work?

Honestly I'm not to sure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Msims61

Has anyone installed the DEI 530T for window control alond with the remote start setup? If so any installtion tips or how to's?

I have put them in other cars but have not attempted it in a new focus as of yet. Maybe I will get bored one day and try it on mine. If I do I will let you know how to do it.

06-25-2013 05:47 PM

Msims61

Has anyone installed the DEI 530T for window control alond with the remote start setup? If so any installtion tips or how to's?

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